Nissan Leaf — Kenya's used-EV staple
The Leaf is among Kenya's most imported EVs — often a 40 kWh or e+ 62 kWh unit with CHAdeMO fast charging. Precifarm maps home, workplace and destination charging around that reality.
Kenya EV compatibility
Kenya EV guide — range, charging time and Precifarm fit
Compare Nissan Leaf, BYD, MG, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla, Volkswagen and electric motorcycles in Kenya — practical range, DC charging speed, daily top-up time and where Precifarm home, hub and corridor charging fit your vehicle.
BYD — official dealer in Kenya
Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin Surf and Sealion 7 reflect Kenya's newer passenger-EV market. Battery and DC specs vary by trim and import batch — use this guide for planning, not as a fixed catalogue.
Electric motorcycles — Kenya's fastest-growing EV segment
Roam Air and M-KOPA-financed bikes account for a large share of new EV registrations. Swap at Boda Hub in under 5 minutes, or charge overnight at home with Pulse charger.
Precifarm is built for vehicle-aware EV charging in Kenya. Select or connect your car or e-boda in the app — Precifarm uses battery size, charging standard, state of charge and route to recommend where and when to charge. You should not need to decode charger specs first.
Practical range and charging times here are planning estimates for Kenyan roads — not manufacturer WLTP or NEDC guarantees. Over time, Precifarm session data can replace brochure figures with Kenya-specific range and charging insights.
Kenya's EV market is expanding quickly: government data reported 39,324 cumulative registrations by 2025, with industry estimates above 35,000 in 2026. New imports, BYD dealer stock and e-motorcycle finance are shifting the mix — figures in this guide update as the market does.
Precifarm charging fit — Home: Pulse charger or Pod energy storage · Destination: Charging Hub or Depot · Corridor: highway DC · High-power corridor: 120 kW+ sessions · Boda Hub: battery swap under 5 min · Workplace: fleet Depot site.
Kenya EV comparison
17 models — range, DC speed and charging time
Nissan Leaf covers Kenya's used-EV and CHAdeMO legacy. BYD, MG, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla and VW cover newer imports. Roam Air and M-KOPA motorbikes cover the fast-growing e-boda segment.
Passenger cars
| Model | Body | Battery | Practical range* | DC charging | Charging time | Precifarm fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf 40 kWh | Hatchback | 40 kWh | ~200–250 km | ~50 kW CHAdeMO |
| Home · Workplace |
| Nissan Leaf e+ 62 kWh | Hatchback | 62 kWh | ~300–350 km | ~50–100 kW CHAdeMO |
| Home · Hub |
| BYD Dolphin | Hatchback | ~45–60 kWh | ~280–400 km | ~60–80 kW |
| Home · Hub · DC |
| BYD Atto 3 | SUV | ~50–61 kWh | ~300–400 km | ~80 kW |
| Home · Hub · DC |
| BYD Seal | Sedan | ~61–83 kWh | ~400–550 km | ~150 kW |
| Home · DC |
| BYD Dolphin Surf | Compact hatch | ~30–43 kWh | ~200–300 km | ~30–85 kW |
| Home · Workplace |
| BYD Sealion 7 | SUV | ~72–92 kWh | ~400–550 km | ~150 kW+ |
| Home · DC |
| MG4 EV | Hatchback | ~51–64 kWh | ~300–420 km | ~100–135 kW |
| Home · Hub · DC |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | SUV | ~48–65 kWh | ~300–450 km | ~100 kW |
| Home · Hub |
| Kia Niro EV | SUV | ~64.8 kWh | ~350–450 km | ~80 kW |
| Home · Hub |
| Kia EV6 | Crossover | ~77 kWh | ~400–500 km | ~170–240 kW |
| Home · DC+ |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Crossover | ~58–77 kWh | ~350–480 km | ~175–235 kW |
| Home · DC+ |
| Tesla Model 3 | Sedan | ~60–79 kWh | ~400–550 km | Up to ~250 kW |
| Home · DC+ |
| Tesla Model Y | SUV | ~60–79 kWh | ~380–530 km | Up to ~250 kW |
| Home · DC+ |
| VW ID.4 | SUV | ~52–77 kWh | ~300–450 km | ~100–135 kW |
| Home · Hub · DC |
Electric motorcycles
| Model | Body | Battery | Practical range* | DC charging | Charging time | Precifarm fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Air | Electric motorcycle | ~3.6 kWh | ~80–100 km | AC / swap |
| Swap · Home |
| M-KOPA Electric Motorbike | Electric motorcycle | ~2–3 kWh | ~60–100 km | AC / swap |
| Swap · Home |
Daily top-up · Home = Pulse charger · DC = public fast charge · Swap = Boda Hub
* Practical range is an indicative planning estimate, not a guaranteed specification. Actual range depends on speed, traffic, terrain, temperature, payload, driving style and battery condition.
Battery size, DC speed, charging time and practical range vary by manufacturing batch, import spec, software limits and local charger hardware. Charging times show a typical daily top-up — not a full 0–100% pack charge.
Plan EV charging in Kenya with Precifarm
Connect your vehicle in the app, find compatible chargers on the Charging Hub, pay with M-Pesa — or book a home survey for Pulse charger or Pod energy storage.